Dampen

Synonyms of dampen

• wet
• soak
• moisten

Antonyms of dampen

• dry
• arid
• dehydrate

Collocations of dampen

spirits

Frequency: 70 %

The rainy weather seemed to dampen their spirits.

enthusiasm

Frequency: 65 %

The negative feedback from the boss dampened her enthusiasm for the project.

mood

Frequency: 60 %

The bad news about the economy dampened the mood of the party.

excitement

Frequency: 50 %

The delay in the concert dampened the excitement of the fans.

expectations

Frequency: 45 %

The poor performance of the team dampened the expectations of the fans.

Idiomatic Expressions for dampen

• Phrase: Dampen the mood
  Meaning: To make a situation less cheerful or lively
  Usage: The bad news about the project cancellation really dampened the mood in the office.